We are incredibly excited to publish the collaborative design series Interpretations by none other than Joji Locatelli and Veera Välimäki! This series follows the journey of two friends from opposite sides of the world combining their love of their countries (Argentina and Finland) and beautiful knitwear. Volume 1 marked the beginning of an entirely new approach to designing, and their dream project has evolved to bring your their 8th volume. Each volume includes six themes: six words with two designs inspired by each word, showing a personal take on each of these themes. The 6 words Joji and Veera have chosen for their new collection are Challenge, Patience, Anticipation, Pace, Compassion and Emphasis! These lovely books are destined to become collector's items, not to mention beautiful resources of patterns that you’re going to want to come back to time and again. Following on from Volume 7, this year is the second time that the two designers couldn’t be together to shoot the pattern photography for Interpretations. Due to travel restrictions, Joji and Veera shot their photos in their respective homelands of Argentina and Finland. Nevertheless, we think this volume is just as cohesive as its predecessors, and reflects the hard work Joji and Veera put into making Volume 8 during a global pandemic! Volume 8 features 12 garment and accessory knitting patterns from a variety of yarn producers including: Aatos by Aara // De Rerum Natura // Madelinetosh // Sweet Fiber // Olann // Chile Knits // Suburban Stitcher // mYak // La Bien Aimée // The Plucky Knitter // Qing Fibre and more! Printed in the UK // softcover // 128 pages SIZING DETAILS Lady Bird Wrap One size; finished measurements: 73½” / 184cm long and 23½” / 59cm wide Thistle Cardigan 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 34 - 66” / 85 - 165cm. Choose a size with approx. 2-4” / 5-10cm positive ease. Mimi Cardigan 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 32¾ - 64¾” / 82 - 162cm. Recommended ease: 2-5” / 5-12cm of positive ease. Happy Place Vest 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 40 - 72” / 100 - 180cm. Choose a size with 6-8” / 15-20cm of positive ease. Under The Tree Socks 3 sizes; to fit a foot circumference of approx.: 7 (8½, 9)” / 17.5 (21, 22.5)cm. Poppy Sweater 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 36 - 68” / 90 - 170cm. Choose a size with approx. 4-8” / 10-20cm positive ease. Virginia Sleeveless Top 9 sizes; finished chest (fullest point) circumference: 28 - 60½” / 70 - 148.5cm. Recommended ease: 0-2” of negative ease. Baroque Shawl One size; finished measurements: 80” / 200cm wingspan and 32” / 80cm deep. The Lounger (cardigan) 9 sizes, finished chest circumference (worn closed, with fronts slightly overlapping): 32 - 64” / 80 - 160cm. Recommended ease: 2-4” / 5-10cm of positive ease. Owl Cowl One size; finished measurements: 24” / 60cm circumference and 10” / 25cm deep. The Dilemma (shawl) One size; finished measurements: 72” / 180cm wide and 28” / 70cm at deepest point. Glimmering Shawl One size; finished measurements: 86” / 220cm wingspan and 27.5” / 70cm deep at deepest spot. See the patterns on our blog.
